Kingmakers: How Power in England Was Won and Lost on the Welsh Frontier
Timothy Venning explores their mentality and reveals the dramatic careers both of those who prospered from their loyalty to the king and those whose power was gained by treachery – from the Norman Conquest to the beginnings of the Tudor dynasty.
Book Review: A Medieval Woman’s Companion by Susan Signe Morrison
Susan Signe Morrison’s book, “A Medieval Woman’s Companion” brings the contributions of medieval women, famous and obscure, to the forefront in this fantastic introductory text.
New Medieval Books: Boucicaut to Art Recipes
This week’s five new books goes into politics, making art and one of the greatest knights of the Middle Ages.
The Medieval Magazine: Celebrating International Women’s Day (Volume 3, Issue 4)
We’ve just released our latest issue of the Medieval Magazine in celebration of International Women’s Day!
When St Andrews was the heart of medieval Scotland
Medieval St Andrews provides a pathway to an increased understanding of the medieval world.
Queenship in England: 1308-1485 Gender and Power in the Late Middle Ages: Book Tour and Giveaway!
Medieval Readers! Today, we’re hosting day 3 of Conor Byrne’s Book Tour and running an international contest to give away a copy of his latest novel: Queenship in England: 1308-1485 Gender and Power in the Late Middle Ages Want a chance to win it?
Flaying in the Middle Ages
Larissa Tracy introduces the new book Flaying in the Pre-modern World: Practice and Representation: